Step 1: Prep Your Oven & Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined (don’t overmix!).
5. Fold in 1 ½ cups of chopped Butterfinger pieces.

Step 3: Bake to Fudgy Perfection

1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter!).
3. Let brownies cool completely before adding the topping.

Step 4: Butterfinger Topping

1. Melt chocolate chips with 1 tbsp heavy cream in the microwave (heat in 15-second bursts, stirring in between).
2. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled brownies.
3. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup crushed Butterfinger bars over the top.

Step 5: Slice & Devour!

Let the brownies set for at least 20 minutes, then slice into thick squares and enjoy the chewy, chocolatey, peanut-buttery bliss!